Political News 30/8 Deputy Defence Minister Vinh welcomes Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh, Deputy Minister of Defence, held a reception in In his speech, Deputy Minister Vinh acknowledged the progress made in recent years in The two countries formally upgraded their ties to a comprehensive partnership, with defence cooperation now including personnel training and disaster response, as well as the exchange of humanitarian aid experiences, he noted. Scot Marciel agreed with Vinh and said that in the future both sides should enhance their collaboration by exchanging information and high-ranking military delegations, and accelerating efforts to overcome war consequences in Most Vietnamese Ukrainians exempted from military service Most young Ukrainian citizens of Vietnamese origin are not called up for military service in Binh released the information at a regular press briefing of the Foreign Ministry in At present, around 270 young Vietnamese-Ukrainian people are subject to recruitment for military service as Minister-Chairman of the Government Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs Giang Seo Phu paid a working visit to A working session was held on August 25 with South African Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Pravin Gordhan, who regarded the visit as an important contribution to strengthening the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two countries. He praised Godhan said the majority of the South African population is disadvantaged in some way or another, adding that the South African Government has set targets in its national development plan for improving the economic capacity by 2030. Minister-Chairman Giang Seo Phu noted that He said his visit aims to exchange information and learn from The two sides discussed respective challenges in protecting and promoting the diversity of ethnic minority cultures and languages. They also studied each other’s policies and the coordination mechanisms between state agencies supporting ethnic minorities, particularly in education and health care. They also agreed to enhance information sharing in the future and exchange delegations more frequently. During his stay, Giang Seo Phu met with a number of South African leading officials in relevant departments and agencies. On August 27, he met Lechesa Tsenoli, Deputy Speaker of the South African National Assembly and member of the South African Communist Party’s Central Committee, to discuss the role that the parliament plays in caring for ethnic minorities. They also agreed to meet more regularly to share information and experience. Vietnam-Malta diplomatic ties marked The Vietnamese Embassy in Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Hoang Long noted that The ceremony was followed by an art performance featuring Vietnamese traditional music, dance, and a fashion show staged by models of both Earlier the same day, the President of Malta hosted a reception for the Vietnamese delegation in her private house. Over the past four decades, Becoming a EU member since 2014, Communist Parties of The Communist Party of Australia (CPA) wishes to enhance its ties with the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), General Secretary of CPA Bob Briton stated on his first visit to In a meeting with the Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Hoang Binh Quan, Bob Briton gave an overview of the Communist Party of Australia and the position it holds in his country, and expressed an interest in post-war reconstruction efforts and responses to climate change in Meanwhile, Quan thanked the CPA for its ongoing active support for The Vietnamese official spoke highly of the close collaboration between the two Parties. He particularly recognised the support the CPA and the Australian people provide in the struggle for justice for Vietnamese AO victims, greatly contributing to cooperation and understanding between the two Parties and the peoples. Briton also declared that the CPA wanted to enhance relations with the President welcomes young Japanese lawmakers President Truong Tan Sang met with a delegation of young parliamentarians from the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, acknowledging that their visit will help promote ties between the two countries’ lawmakers. At the reception in With many similarities in geography and culture, the pair are aptly positioned to boost their relations, in line with their bilateral Extensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in He thanked the Japanese Government and parliament for supporting Matsumoto Yohei, head of the delegation, looked back over President Sang’s visit to The host suggested both sides organise regular exchanges for politicians and parliamentarians to enhance their multi-faceted collaboration, to the benefit of both countries, thus contributing to creating a prosperous region and world. Party leader visits former revolutionary base in Tuyen Quang Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on August 29 went on a pilgrimage to the former revolutionary base of Tan Trao in Son Duong district, the northern mountainous At the special national historical relic, the Party leader offered incense in memory of President Ho Chi Minh at the hut where the President lived from May to August 1945. It is from this simple jungle hut that he instructed preparations nationwide for the August Revolution, the success of which led to the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam on September 2, 1945. General Secretary Trong also visited the Tan Trao communal house, where a national congress was convened on August 18 and 19. The congress adopted an order to launch the general uprising and the 10 big policies of the Viet Minh, as well as elected a provisional government led by Ho Chi Minh. He later held a meeting with local officials on socio-economic development and made a tour of the two factories run by An Hoa paper joint stock company in the district. Maritime collaboration must contribute to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum’s common goals of developing economic affairs and maintaining regional peace and stability on the basis of win-win cooperation, a Vietnamese official has said. Speaking at the fourth APEC Ocean-related Ministerial Meeting on August 28 in Tam also highlighted Regarding the coordination among member economies in realising the “blue economy” concept for maritime economic development, the Vietnamese official confirmed that the approach must balance socio-economic development with the management and conservation of marine ecosystems. This year’s event brought together delegates from 19 of the 21 APEC member economies, who devised the Xiamen Statement on marine and coastal ecosystem conservation and improved disaster response capacities. The statement also highlights the role oceans play in food security and trade-related issues. National Day marked in Australia, China Addressing the guests assembled in Sydney, Vietnamese Consul General Mai Phuoc Dung reviewed the great achievements the Vietnamese people has gained in close to seven decades, highlighting that Vietnam has become a middle-income country with a stable and strong political system and a position as one of the largest exporters of rice, coffee, cashew nuts and pepper. Dung affirmed Education Minister of New South Wales Adrian Piccoli congratulated the Vietnamese Government and people on this occasion. The state authority aims to enhance its collaboration with Meanwhile, many representatives of offices in Consul General in Wu Ken, Deputy Secretary General of the People’s Government of Guangdong, expressed his hope of further intensifying exchanges and cooperation with other localities around the world, including NA Chairman meets young Japanese parliamentarians National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung has vowed to improve ties between young Vietnamese and Japanese lawmakers. Addressing a delegation of young parliamentarians from the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, led by Matsumoto Yohei, in He also praised the outcomes of their discussions with Vietnamese counterparts, saying that they mark a new form of dialogue for raising mutual understanding. Prime Minister hosts National Day banquet Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung hosted a banquet for international guests in Addressing his distinguished guests, PM Dung spoke of the significance of dialogue, cooperation, and mutual respect on a win-win basis and in conformity with international law and mutual norms. These principles act as a foundation and are the most fundamental and efficient methods for maintaining peace, stability and development for all nations, he said. “We are deeply aware that our country’s development is closely attached to peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and the world at large,” he said. He stated that On the occasion, he thanked the Governments and people of all the countries, partners and international friends providing valuable assistance to and cooperating productively with On behalf of the guests, the Ambassador of Venezuela, Jorge Rondon Ucategui, acting head of the Diplomatic Corps, expressed hope that Tuyen Quang asked to enhance Party building Tuyen Quang province should pay more attention to reinforcing its political system, particularly regarding Party-building efforts, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong announced. He paid a visit to the He praised the locality for positioning personnel adequately, ensuring a gender balance, and meeting targets on the allocation of state agency positions to ethnic minorities. Regarding its socio-economic development, he advised the province to concentrate on promoting high-technology agriculture and forestry, along with the processing industry. Tuyen Quang’s rich history as the cradle of the Vietnamese revolution should be tapped into as a means to promote tourism growth, he said. In 2013, the province reported a GDP growth rate of 13.5 percent and an average GDP per capita of 25.5 million VND. Poverty declined significantly from 23 percent in 2012 to 18 percent in late 2013, although it remains at a higher level than other localities in the country. Previously, the Party chief embarked on a fact-finding mission to My Bang commune, in Yen Son district, where the late President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked during the war of resistance against the French colonialists. He offered incense and planted a tree at a temple dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh.- Vietnam National Day marked in US The Vietnamese Embassy in the The event was attended by 300 representatives of the Addressing the ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Cuong said since He reflected on the accomplishments of Congratulating He expressed his hope that bilateral ties will thrive in the future as the nations prepare for celebrating the 20 th anniversary of the normalisation of diplomatic relations and the 40th anniversary of the end of the war in Brazilian ambassador bids farewell to PM Dung Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung praised Brazilian Ambassador Vitoria Alice Cleaver for her contributions to the Brazilian-Vietnamese relationship during a meeting in Vitoria Alice Cleaver came to bid farewell to PM Dung since her term of office is coming to a close. Vietnam has always valued Brazil’s role in the region and globally, and wishes to develop its bilateral cooperation on politics, diplomacy, economics, culture, science and technology, and exchange programmes, thus fostering mutual trust and understanding, the leader said. Dung pledged his support to Brazilian investors in a bid to further increase bilateral trade, which currently weighs in at 3 billion USD. Cleaver commended the countries’ thriving partnership, and noted they should accelerate deals and develop new joint working plans.- President Sang meets entrepreneurs President Truong Tan Sang yesterday met 10 outstanding young entrepreneurs given the 2014 Red Star Award for business achievements and delegates attending the upcoming 4th Congress of the Viet Nam Young Entrepreneuers Association. Praising their efforts, President Sang told them to continue improving themselves and harvest even greater achievements. The entrepreneurs said they wished to contribute to the country and community and help support poor people and social causes. Get-together marks 57 years of Malaysia’s National Day The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and the Vietnam-Malaysia Friendship Association in After more than 40 years of diplomatic relations, the ties of friendship and comprehensive cooperation between In 2013, the two governments agreed to upgrade cooperative relations to a strategic partnership level at the earliest time. Over the past years, a host of political and diplomatic activities, cultural exchanges and charitable programmes launched by the VUFO and the Malaysian Business Association have contributed to boosting closer ties between the two countries. At the meeting, Malaysian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Shazryll Zahira applauded “ Vietnam National Day observed in Norway, China The 69th anniversary of Vietnamese Ambassador to Norway Le Thi Tuyet Mai highlighted the great significance of the National Day, which opened a new era of freedom and independence for the nation. She outlined important landmarks in Vietnam-Norway relations since the two countries first established diplomatic ties on November 25, 1971. The hallmark of any true relationship is the maintenance of high level delegation exchanges, Mai said. She noted the December 2013 visit to Mai stated At the ceremony, ***The same day, the Vietnam Consulate General in Speaking at the ceremony, Consul General Nguyen Tien Hong focused on In 2013, two-way trade turnover between A representative of the People's Government of Guangzhou Province, in turn congratulated He said that Vietnam National Day celebrated in Japan, Cambodia and India The Vietnamese Consulate General in Speaking at the reception, Vietnamese Consul General in Osaka Tran Duc Binh highlighted the country’s achievements during the cause of national construction, development and defence over the past 69 years. He pointed out the importance of the Vietnam-Japan strategic partnership and outlined significant achievements since the decision was made by the two nations to upgrade their relationship during President Truong Tan Sang’s visit to Leaders of Local authorities said that there is a new wave of investment from Kansai and Representatives from economic and friendship organisations in Kansai region affirmed that Kansai – the western On the occasion, a delegation from the Vietnamese embassy in A delegation led by Meanwhile, the Vietnamese embassy in Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Singh expressed hope that both nations will support each other in the fields of economics and trade to produce goods to export to the third countries and deepen cooperation in national defence, security and other areas. Vietnamese Ambassador to India Nguyen Thanh Tan, in turn, stressed that A plan to open direct air routes in the coming time should create more favourable conditions for the business communities, boost cross-cultural exchange and tourism development, Tan said. Streamlined administrative procedures needed for land management PM Nguyen Tan Dung has asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) and other ministries, agencies and localities to complete the mechanisms and policies on land management while simplifying administrative procedures to create favorable conditions for people and businesses. According to the PM, in this September, the MONRE and the municipal and provincial People’s Committees have to announce administrative procedures on land management and related documents. The Ministry of Planning and Investment hosts and cooperates with other ministries and agencies to establish and issue documents on dealing with administrative procedures on forming and launching investment projects. The one-stop-shop ( At present, the MONRE publicly announced 214 administrative procedures on the national database, including 74 relating to land management, 42 on environment, 23 on geology and minerals, 22 on water resources and 18 on meteorology and climate change. Source: VNS/VNA/VOV |
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